CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG52 HVM

2003 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,668 mi
Last recorded56,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 HVM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 56,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 55,973 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 55,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 54,169 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 54,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 53,486 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,911 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 52,761 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 52,761 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,116 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,842 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 49,440 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,067 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,255 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,345 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,446 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,932 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,226 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 44,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 41,510 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,050 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,332 miles

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,379 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,363 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG52 HVM is a 2003 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG52 HVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG52 HVM?

You can check the full history of WG52 HVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG52 HVM registered?

WG52 HVM is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is WG52 HVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG52 HVM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG52 HVM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG52 HVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.